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23 May 2013 Last updated at 16:35 ET

Universal flu jab 'edges closer'

A way of creating more effective vaccines which could protect against a broad range of flu viruses has been reported by US researchers.

Feet home to more than 100 fungi

Fungi live all over the human body but their favourite spots are the heel, under toenails and between the toes, according to a US study.

Bunions 'blame family not footwear'

Deadly virus kills Tunisian man

A man has died of the novel coronavirus (NCoV) in Tunisia, in what is believed to be the first such case in Africa.

Vitamin C can kill drug-resistant TB

Vitamin C can kill multidrug-resistant TB in the lab, scientists reveal.
Iodine lack 'may lower UK baby IQs'

Mild iodine deficiency during pregnancy could be dimming the intellect of some babies born in the UK, say researchers who studied 1,000 families.
Bed-sharing 'raises cot death risk'

Sharing a bed with your newborn baby increases the risk of sudden death syndrome - commonly known as cot death - fivefold, research suggests.
Sunshine vitamin 'may treat asthma'
NHS urged to improve use of drips
Cancer risk gene testing announced
Flu drug bill 'shocking waste'
Premature babies have 'brain arrest'
Bunions 'blame family not footwear'
Mental health 'bible' is updated
Time-lapse imaging 'improves IVF'
Brain stimulation maths boost link
'Eaten' face rebuilt with bike chain

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